There are 5 ways to get from Como to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Zuerich Hb (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2h 39mCHF 47–89Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Como Grandate to Zürichbus
4h 45mCHF 19–27Bus via Zurich Bus Station
- Take the bus from Como Grandate to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 024
3h 43mCHF 27–45Drive 235.3 km
- Drive from Como to Zurichcar 235.3 km
2h 40mCHF 37–54Train
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBtrain Ec
2h 39mCHF 68–119
Como to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Como to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 19 - SFr 27 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Switzerland is to train via Zuerich Hb which takes 2h 39m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Como Grandate and arriving at Zürich. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Como to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Como S.Giovanni and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Como and Switzerland is 208 km. The road distance is 235.3 km.
The best way to get from Como to Switzerland without a car is to train via Zuerich Hb which takes 2h 39m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Como to Switzerland, including transfers.
Como to Switzerland bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Como Grandate station.
Como to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Como S.Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to Switzerland is to train via Zuerich Hb which takes 2h 39m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus via Zurich Bus Station, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 45 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hb every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 45–90 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Como Grandate to Zurich Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 24–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–60
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–120
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Como Grandate to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- info@gruppodimaio.it
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Como Grandate to Zürich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–27
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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More Questions & Answers
Como to Switzerland bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Zürich station.
Como to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Switzerland is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Como to Switzerland.
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